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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,170.02, 24,230.12 and 10,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,170.02, 24,230.12 and 10,893.68 is: 16,323.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,170.02 : 24,230.12 = 10,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,170.02/24,230.12 = 10,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,170.02x = 24,230.12 × 10,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,170.02x = 263,955,173.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,955,173.64/16,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,323.74

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